T-5 swap

1964f-85 · March 22nd, 2009, 06:14 AM

Has anyone swapped a ford T-5 behind an Olds 455?

trdbrd · March 22nd, 2009, 03:31 PM

Even a WC T5 wont take much abuse behind a 455. Your better off with a Tremec or Richmond, if you want to do it 1 time. I had a WC-T5 behind a 350 in a S-10 that ran high 12.'s, it didnt last a year in that truck.

2blu442 · March 22nd, 2009, 04:06 PM

If you do just plan on driving it gentle. Several years ago I used what I believe was a T5 from a 1984 Camaro as I had low gears and wanted an overdrive. It worked for puttering around town, but I knew one hard launch could and probably would have blown it into 101 pieces. For the long term I agree with the other guys, sell the T5 and use the money toward something that will take the torque of an Olds 455. Consider the time and trouble you'd spend getting the one you have installed, then not be able to show the kid in a rice burner what an American V8 is all about. John

joe_padavano · March 22nd, 2009, 08:34 PM

The biggest engine Olds ever offered with the T5 was the 260. The best T5 is rated at only about 300 ft lbs.

64Rocket · March 22nd, 2009, 08:46 PM

The Ford T-5 input shaft is an inch to long. You would have to make a spacer. Also the bolt pattern is different, you would have to use the early bell housing that has the dual pattern for mounting the trans.
Like the others have said, it is to weak and would not last.
Where are you located?
Gene

1964f-85 · March 24th, 2009, 01:53 PM

Thanks for the input, I have already made the adapter and I am planning on a performance rebuild ($500.00) including a HD gear set with a 2:90 1st. I don't really drag race it, I try not to beat on it and if it gets me a couple years of use then I can save up for a Tremec. Years ago I had a Saginaw 4 speed in it, it was seriously beaten for years befor giving out. This T-5 came out of a friends Mustang race car, I saw the abuse it took. I guess we'll see how it turns out!

March 22nd, 2009, 06:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
1964f-85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 74	T-5 swap Has anyone swapped a ford T-5 behind an Olds 455? __________________ My 64 F-85 455, 4sp, 3:25's

March 22nd, 2009, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,260	If you do just plan on driving it gentle. Several years ago I used what I believe was a T5 from a 1984 Camaro as I had low gears and wanted an overdrive. It worked for puttering around town, but I knew one hard launch could and probably would have blown it into 101 pieces. For the long term I agree with the other guys, sell the T5 and use the money toward something that will take the torque of an Olds 455. Consider the time and trouble you'd spend getting the one you have installed, then not be able to show the kid in a rice burner what an American V8 is all about. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

March 22nd, 2009, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
joe_padavano Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,402	The biggest engine Olds ever offered with the T5 was the 260. The best T5 is rated at only about 300 ft lbs. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

March 22nd, 2009, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
64Rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Union City Calif.94587 Posts: 301	The Ford T-5 input shaft is an inch to long. You would have to make a spacer. Also the bolt pattern is different, you would have to use the early bell housing that has the dual pattern for mounting the trans. Like the others have said, it is to weak and would not last. Where are you located? Gene __________________

March 24th, 2009, 01:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
1964f-85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 74	Thanks for the input, I have already made the adapter and I am planning on a performance rebuild ($500.00) including a HD gear set with a 2:90 1st. I don't really drag race it, I try not to beat on it and if it gets me a couple years of use then I can save up for a Tremec. Years ago I had a Saginaw 4 speed in it, it was seriously beaten for years befor giving out. This T-5 came out of a friends Mustang race car, I saw the abuse it took. I guess we'll see how it turns out! __________________ My 64 F-85 455, 4sp, 3:25's

March 22nd, 2009, 03:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
trdbrd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 40	Even a WC T5 wont take much abuse behind a 455. Your better off with a Tremec or Richmond, if you want to do it 1 time. I had a WC-T5 behind a 350 in a S-10 that ran high 12.'s, it didnt last a year in that truck.

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